Propylene glycol cocoate
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Propylene glycol cocoate is a chemical compound produced by the esterification of polyoxyalkyl alcohols with lauric acid.[1] Its chemical designation is PEG-8[2], referring to its polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecular chain length.
[edit] Uses
Propylene glycol cocoate is used in cosmetics and toothpaste to form emulsions, which it does by reducing surface tension in the substances of which an emulsified form is required.
[edit] References
- ^ "Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-25 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-120 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-10 Propylene Glycol, PEG-8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate, and PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate" (4 January 2001). International Journal of Toxicology 20, Supplement 4: 13–26. Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- ^ 2006/257/EC: Commission Decision of 9 February 2006 amending Decision 96/335/EC establishing an inventory and a common nomenclature of ingredients employed in cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance), The Commission of the European Communities, 2006, <http://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexplus!prod!DocNumber&lg=en&type_doc=Decision&an_doc=2006&nu_doc=257>. Retrieved on 28 December 2007.
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